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Delhi extends deadline for school fee regulation panels

Delhi High Court grants schools more time to set up fee committees and submit hike proposals. The court refuses to stay the new fee regulation law, seeks response from DoE and LG. Next hearing on March 12.

Kotak: Indian Fintech Consolidation to Accelerate by 2026

India's fintech sector is set for a major consolidation phase, driven by fragmented markets and profit pressures. Top Kotak Investment Banking executives predict a wave of mergers and acquisitions by 2026, creating fewer but stronger players.

IndiGo, Vodafone: Lessons on Indian Regulation

The contrasting fates of IndiGo in aviation and Vodafone in telecom highlight India's regulatory challenges. Explore how enforcement shapes market giants. Read the analysis.

Sebi to focus on implementation, not new rules, in 2026

After a year of sweeping changes, Sebi is set to slow its reform pace in 2026 to focus on implementing 2025's overhauls in mutual funds, LODR, and broker norms. Experts predict a year of operational transition. Read more.

India Plans New Pharma Licence for Bulk Drugs to Boost Safety

India plans a major pharma licensing overhaul with a separate wholesale licence for bulk drugs and APIs to improve traceability and safety. This move follows global scrutiny over contaminated cough syrups and aims to regulate a $50-billion market.

Micro-dramas surge, but OTT mergers risk indie creators

India's streaming industry embraced micro-dramas in 2025. While short-form content will explode in 2026, experts warn mega-mergers like Netflix-Paramount bids for Warner Bros. Discovery could stifle independent storytelling. Read the full analysis.

AI 'Slop' Crisis: Key Unanswered Questions for 2026

Merriam-Webster's 2025 word 'slop' reflects AI's flood of low-quality content. As debates rage, key questions on training data, AGI, regulation, and jobs remain unanswered. Explore the critical issues shaping India's tech future.

India's Fiscal Discipline Tested Amid Rising Subsidies

India aims to stick to its medium-term fiscal deficit target of 4.3% in FY26, buoyed by a record RBI dividend. However, rising subsidy costs and lower nominal GDP growth present significant challenges to consolidation. Explore the details.

Warner Bros to reject Paramount's $108.4B hostile bid

Warner Bros Discovery's board is poised to reject Paramount Skydance's amended $108.4 billion hostile takeover offer, favouring a Netflix deal. Larry Ellison's personal guarantee fails to sway doubts.

Pulsar Capital to buy Nandhana Palace for $50-60 million

Dubai's Pulsar Capital is in advanced talks to acquire Andhra cuisine chain Nandhana Palace for $50-60 million. This deal fuels the PE firm's strategy to build a consolidated food platform in India's booming market.

Delhi Schools Get Jan 10 Deadline for Fee Panels

Delhi's Directorate of Education mandates all private schools to set up School Level Fee Regulation Committees by January 10, 2026. This historic move under a new law gives parents a direct say in fee hikes.

Adani Merges Cement Units into Ambuja to Cut Costs

Adani Group consolidates ACC and Orient Cement into Ambuja Cements to streamline operations, cut costs, and create a single pan-India cement platform. The move follows a $10 billion acquisition spree.

RBI: 2025 Trade Shift, Reforms Vital for India's Growth

RBI's annual report highlights a pivotal shift in global trade dynamics in 2025. Sustaining India's high growth path requires continued focus on economic reforms, fiscal consolidation, and boosting private investment. Read the full analysis.

Ambuja Cement Merges ACC and Orient Cement

Ambuja Cements' board approves the merger of ACC and Orient Cement, creating a cement giant with a 79 MTPA capacity. Read about the strategic move and its impact on the Indian market.

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